--- title: 'Dr Naomi Fisher' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/dr-naomi-fisher' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/dr-naomi-fisher.md' date: '2026-09-02' description: 'Dr Naomi Fisher is a clinical psychologist and EMDR-Europe trainer who works with children, adolescents and adults. She specialises in trauma, autism and alternative approaches to education. From an early age, she has been driven by curiosity, asking why things are the way they are and whether they could be different. This perspective continues to shape her work, where she explores questions around how children learn, whether school always meets their needs, and how widely held beliefs about parenting stand up in practice. Her work brings together psychological research, clinical experience and a thoughtful, open-minded approach to supporting families. She is particularly interested in approaches that challenge traditional systems and offer more flexible ways of helping children who may not thrive in conventional educational settings. Through her work, Dr Fisher supports parents and professionals to think differently about children’s behaviour, learning and emotional wellbeing.' taxonomy: tag: - EBSA - 'School Avoidance' --- ![Dr Naomi Fisher](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/dr-naomi-fisher/school-anxiety.jpg) Clinical Psychologist and EMDR-Europe Trainer # Dr Naomi Fisher Specialising in trauma, autism and how children learn, while questioning traditional approaches to education and parenting. ![Dr Naomi Fisher](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/dr-naomi-fisher/dr-naomi-fisher.webp)## Dr Naomi Fisher ### Psychologist Dr Naomi Fisher is a clinical psychologist and EMDR-Europe trainer who works with children, adolescents and adults. She specialises in trauma, autism and alternative approaches to education. From an early age, she has been driven by curiosity, asking why things are the way they are and whether they could be different. This perspective continues to shape her work, where she explores questions around how children learn, whether school always meets their needs, and how widely held beliefs about parenting stand up in practice. Her work brings together psychological research, clinical experience and a thoughtful, open-minded approach to supporting families. She is particularly interested in approaches that challenge traditional systems and offer more flexible ways of helping children who may not thrive in conventional educational settings. Through her work, Dr Fisher supports parents and professionals to think differently about children’s behaviour, learning and emotional wellbeing. Dr Naomi Fisher is a clinical psychologist and EMDR-Europe trainer who works with children, adolescents and adults. She specialises in trauma, autism and alternative approaches to education. From an early age, she has been driven by curiosity, asking why things are the way they are and whether they could be different. This perspective continues to shape her work, where she explores questions around how children learn, whether school always meets their needs, and how widely held beliefs about parenting stand up in practice. Her work brings together psychological research, clinical experience and a thoughtful, open-minded approach to supporting families. She is particularly interested in approaches that challenge traditional systems and offer more flexible ways of helping children who may not thrive in conventional educational settings. Through her work, Dr Fisher supports parents and professionals to think differently about children’s behaviour, learning and emotional wellbeing. ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/how-can-we-support-children-through-school-avoidance/school-anxiety.jpg) ### Podcast: How can we support children through school avoidance? [Podcast: How can we support children through school avoidance?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/how-can-we-support-children-through-school-avoidance) Dr Naomi Fisher explores emotionally-based school avoidance, offering psychological insights and practical strategies to help children return to school,… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/how-can-parents-support-children-who-struggle-with-going-to-school/child-learning.jpg) ### Podcast: How can parents support children who struggle with going to school? [Podcast: How can parents support children who struggle with going to school?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/how-can-parents-support-children-who-struggle-with-going-to-school) I speak to clinical psychologist Dr Naomi Fisher on supporting children through (EBSA), and how teachers and parents can meet the developmental needs of… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/01.school-avoidance/supporting-children-struggling-with-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-ebsa/supporting-a-child-who-doesnt-want-to-go-to-school.jpg) ### Podcast: Supporting children struggling with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)? [Podcast: Supporting children struggling with Emotionally Based School Avoidance…](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance/supporting-children-struggling-with-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-ebsa) Dr Naomi Fisher explores emotionally-based school avoidance, offering psychological insights and practical strategies to help children return to school,… [ School Avoidance ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Avoidance) [ Bullying ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Bullying) [ Anxiety ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Anxiety) [ School Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:School%20Life) [ EBSA ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:EBSA) --- #### More about Dr Naomi Fisher: - [Dr Naomi Fisher's Website](https://naomifisher.co.uk/) - [Dr Naomi Fisher's Books](https://naomifisher.co.uk/books/) - [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-fisher-psychologist/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B2TW8e%2BdiSguZ1mBzc4s%2BNQ%3D%3D) - [Home](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/) - [Challenges](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges) - [School Avoidance](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance) - [Bullying](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying) - [Online Harm](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/online-harm) - [Grief and Loss](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/grief-and-loss) - [Stigma and discrimination](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/stigma-and-discrimination) - [Environment](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/environment) - [Challenging Behaviours](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/challenging-behaviours) - [Toolkit](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit) - [Calming Techniques](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/calming-techniques) - [Early Intervention](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention) - [Home Life](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life) - [School Life](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life) - [Lived Experience](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/lived-experience) - [Ask Dr Bettina](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/ask-dr-bettina) - [Support Hub](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/support-hub) - [Neurodivergence](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence) - [ADHD](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd) - [Autism](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism) - [Dyslexia](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/dyslexia) - [Dyscalculia](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/dyscalculia) - [Dyspraxia](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/dyspraxia) - [Tourette Syndrome](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/tourettes) - [Mental Health](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health) - [Depression](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/depression) - [OCD](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/ocd) - [Trauma](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/trauma) - [Eating Disorders](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/eating-disorders) - [Self Harm](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/self-harm) - [Anxiety](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/anxiety) - [Conduct Disorder](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/conduct-disorder) - [PTSD](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/ptsd) - [Body Dysmorphic Disorder](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/body-dysmorphic-disorder) - [About us](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us) - [Meet the Team](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/meet-the-team) - [Authors and Experts](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts) - [Partners](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/partners) - [Champions](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/champions) - [News](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/nip-in-the-bud-news) - [Contact](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/contact) - [Join our mailing list](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/join-our-mailing-list) - [Donate](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/donate) --- ## Navigation - Parent: [Authors and Experts](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts.md) - Previous: [Lisa Tills](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/lisa-tills.md) - Next: [Professor Emily Simonoff](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/professor-emily-simonoff.md)